Monday, June 29, 2009

June 30 Daily Winner - John Nichols


This little fellow hitched a ride from Volunteer Drive to Walnut Street on the windshield before disembarking onto a holly bush. Photographed by John Nichols

Sunday, June 28, 2009

June 29 Daily Winner - Mike Wilson


A Chair Affair. Reminds me of the old saying, "One man's junk is another man's treasure." Taken at a store on Hwy 119 just north of Paris Landing, known mostly for its helicopter for sale. Photo by Mike Wilson.

June 29 Honorable Mention - Jean Owens


Beautiful Rose of Sharon taken on Bucy Lane, Saturday, June 27, 2009 by Jean Owens.

June 29 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin


A butterfly rests on the aptly-named butterfly bush at Molehill Gardens on Wildwood Lane outside of Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 29 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Hibiscus in bloom, Taken by Richard Graves, June 27 , on Graves Lane, Paris Landing.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

June 27 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


A view of the Tennessee Wildlife Refuge at Springville, taken from the overlook. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

June 26 Daily Winner - Paula Pearson


Tonto and Storm grazing at Cedar Creek Ranch on Bradshaw
Cemetery Road in Buchanan. This is their absolute favorite thing to do. Photo by
Paula Pearson.

June 26 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin


An orange cat looks warily at the photographer from its perch on a tree on Flower Lane in Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 26 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Go Green Heron.Photo by Richard Graves, Paris Landing, June 25.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 25 Daily Winner - Richard Graves


Late Mallard. Photo by Richard Graves, Paris Landing, June 24.

June 25 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Goosed! Taken by Richard Graves, June 24, Paris Landing.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

June 24 Daily Winner - Richard Graves


Heron in a Hurry: Taken by Richard Graves, Paris Landing, June 23.

June 24 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Hot Heron, Paris Landing, taken by Richard Graves, June 23.

June 24 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Family Reunion: Ospreys at Paris Landing, taken by Richard Graves, June 22.

Monday, June 22, 2009

June 23 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


Leaving Greenwood Cemetery on Greenwood Lane, along 69N, outside of Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 23 Honorable Mention - Marion Graves


School's Out. Taken by Marion Graves, June 21, in Buchanan.

June 23 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Young Osprey on Eagle Creek. Taken June 22 by Richard Graves.

June 22 Daily Winner - Richard Graves


Fly on Rope. Taken by Richard Graves, Saturday evening, at picnic in Elkhorn Area.

June 22 Honorable Mention - Marion Graves


Old Country Store. Taken by Marion Graves, Saturday, June 20, in Buchanan.

June 21 Daily Winner - Karen Geary


A delicate angel's trumpet blooms on Country Home Road in Paris on June 19. Submitted by Karen Geary.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

June 20 Daily Winner - Marion Graves


Birthday Roses, taken June 18 by Marion Graves, Graves Lane, Paris Landing.

June 20 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Swallow, Swallow, swallow: Mother Barn Swallow feeding young. Photo taken by Richard Graves June 18 on boat dock, Graves Lane, Paris Landing.

June 20 Honorable Mention - Mike Wilson


After a big rainfall several days ago, this little guy was spotted at Ogburn Park on Lake Street in Paris around 1:45 p.m. He probably didn't last long as there were a lot of kids running around in his neighborhood as well as some squirrels checking him out. Photo by Mike Wilson.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 13 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


Rocky the Raccoon was caught in the act on Park Street in Paris, ready to begin his morning ritual of eating cat food meant for the household's felines and bread that is meant for the birds. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

June 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


The old, one-room Sunnyside Schoolhouse at 2035 County Home Road has been converted into 7Sisterz, a charming local shop. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 18 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Don't be last in line, there were 11 in this family, now there are 7. Photo by Richard Graves.

June 18 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Final prothonotrary warbler update: Gone. Born June 4, they have already left the nest. Photo taken June 15 by Richard Graves.

Monday, June 15, 2009

June 16 Daily Winner - Richard Graves


Day Lily. Taken June 15 by Richard Graves on Graves Lane, Paris Landing.

June 16 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin


Before the storms started Monday morning, this gaggle of Canadian geese was having a perfectly happy time at the Paris Landing State Park marina. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 16 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


"Retired." Photo taken on Graves Lane June 15, by Richard Graves.

June 16 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves


Warblers at 10 days old. Eyes still closed, body and wings are covered with small feathers. Photo by Richard Graves.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

June 15 Daily Winner - Betsy Evans


Patio Grilling. Photo taken Friday, June 12, on Van Dyke Road in Paris, by Betsy Evans.

June 15 Honorable Mention - Karen Geary


Hot summer day; hot summer hibiscus. Submitted by Karen Geary, June 13, 2009.

June 15 Honorable Mention - Kathy Caldwell


A pigeon in paradise taken by Rick Owens, Sunday, June 14, 2009, on Guthrie Road in Paris.

June 15 Honorable Mention - Kathy Caldwell


"Sit a spell." This tranquil scene was shot on Hillside Drive in Paris on June 14, 2009, by Kathy Caldwell.

June 15 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin


Turtles sunning themselves on the rocks at the Paris Landing Marina. The shot was hard to get--they jump into the water when they see you coming! Shannon McFarlin photo.

Friday, June 12, 2009

June 13 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


Among the new, there is a reminder of the old. This picturesque old barn sits among the new homes behind Harrelson School in Puryear. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

June 12 Daily Winner - Jill McLean


It's as if this dragonfly can read, as it makes itself welcome in a garden on E. Wood St. Photo by Jill McLean.

June 12 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin


Boots on the ground and ready to go. The Paris Fire Department is ready for that next call at all times, with their boots and gear neatly arrayed by their fire trucks for quick action. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 11 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Warbler Updates


Mother and father warblers are working very hard to feed their young. Photo taken June 10 by Richard Graves.


Prothonotary Warblers, day six, with eyes still closed and pinfeathers formed on wings. Photo taken June 10 by Richard Graves.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 11 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


Molly is doing two of her favorite things--walking in Kentucky Lake and drinking Kentucky Lake. She's a multi-tasker. She's also showing off her new summer hair cut. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 11 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves



Summer Tanager (Red Bird) and Arcadian Flycatcher taken June 9 while hiking in LBL, by Richard Graves

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 10 Daily Winner - Richard Graves




Duck pictures taken Mon, June 8, by Richard Graves. taken on Kentucky Lake.

June 10 Daily Winner - Sandy Smith


A bright and cheery sunflower taken at home by Sandy Smith of Paris.

Monday, June 8, 2009

June 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin


People and their boats weren't the only ones who crowded into Paris Landing State Park over the weekend for the BASS tournament--a group of Canadian geese also were on hand. Shannon McFarlin photo.

June 9 Honorable Mention - Ray Harding


Backyard oasis at 505 Walnut Street. Photo by Ray Harding.